Registered Nurse 2 Psychiatric @ New York State Office of Mental Health
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Overview
The Registered Nurse 2 Psychiatric role provides clinical consultation, training, supervision, and nursing care to individuals with mental illness in facilities operated by the New York State Office of Mental Health.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive psychiatric nursing care
- Offer clinical consultation and training on psychiatric nursing
- Supervise care plans for individuals with mental illness
- Engage in patient care in various OMH facilities and programs
Additional Requirements & Notes
Candidates must maintain active nursing licensure and registration in New York State. Failure to do so, or getting listed on any Federal/State exclusion lists, may result in termination. Appointment may require enrolling as a Medicare provider, obtaining a National Provider Identifier (NPI) number, and meeting billing requirements for Medicare and Medicaid.
Minimum Qualifications
Possession of a current New York State nursing license and registration, with two years of post-licensure clinical experience working with individuals diagnosed with mental illness, addiction, or substance use disorder. A bachelor’s degree in nursing may substitute one year, and a master’s degree may substitute two years of experience.
Compensation & Benefits
The compensation structure includes a statutory hiring rate, increase hiring rate, and geographic pay differential. Additional compensation applies based on shift assignment (7% evening and 10% night shift differential). Benefits include NYS medical, dental, vision, tuition assistance, paid time off (vacation, personal days, holidays, sick leave) and NYS retirement programs. Background checks are required.
Key skills/competency
- Psychiatric Nursing
- Clinical Consultation
- Nursing Care
- Training
- Supervision
- Medicare Billing
- Medicaid Compliance
- Licensure
- Shift Differential
- Background Checks
How to Get Hired at New York State Office of Mental Health
🎯 Tips for Getting Hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight psychiatric and clinical nursing expertise.
- Showcase licensure: Confirm current NY State registration.
- Emphasize experience: Detail mental health patient care background.
- Research OMH: Understand their programs and mission.
- Prepare for interviews: Be ready to discuss clinical scenarios.